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In today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois educators about what they think regarding the new curriculum requirement to teach a unit on media literacy. And the Big Table of Greater Peoria is returning for a third year, and one of the organizers is calling for everyone to pull up a seat and give their input. Plus, hear from the candidates for Peoria County Board districts 8, 9, and 10.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Bob Parkhurst joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about “Dan Fogelberg: Native Son.” An ensemble cast of singers and dancers joins a 12-piece band to perform over 30 iconic Dan Fogelberg songs.

In today's episode, you'll hear how some local governments are spending their COVID-19 relief dollars on violence prevention. And as Halloween inches closer, you'll get a look at how one local attraction prepares for the haunt. Plus, reporter Joe Deacon heads to Galesburg for a behind the scenes look at Motus Theater's JustUs performance, a national tour featuring monologists sharing their experiences with incarceration.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 17th Congressional District debate in Peoria, co-sponsored by WCBU. And an update on efforts to address homelessness in Peoria.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 23rd. You'll hear about the possibility of Peoria receiving an overflow of migrants recently bused to Chicago, plus hear why the director of labor policy at the Illinois Policy Institute believes the Workers Right Amendment would be a radical change to the Illinois Constitution.

In today's episode, you'll hear more about what Illinois' proposed Worker's Rights Amendment includes, and why some are either for, or against this potential change. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with members from the Peoria Art Guild about what to expect at this year's 60th annual Peoria Fine Art Fair happening this weekend.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to start your day for Monday, October 3, 2022. You'll hear about how Peoria County's election won't be halted while a lawsuit challenging the auditor referendum is underway. Plus, WCBU news director Tim Shelley talks to employees of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to search for the isolated alcoves of the Illinois River, where the rare plant, the decurrent false aster, thrives.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, September 29th. You'll hear how the Peoria City Council is considering adoption of incorporating a racial equity impact statement into government decision-making. And a proposed community solar farm may be coming soon to Metamora.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, September 30th. You'll hear how Central Illinois is providing relief to those impacted by Hurricane Ian, plus a climate researcher from Cyprus visits Peoria and provides his impressions on the city.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Metamora residents could save a lot of money on their energy bills thanks to a proposed five megawatt community solar farm. And a climate researcher from Cyprus visits Peoria to see what lessons he can take back to his European nation. Plus, WCBU reporter Collin Schopp takes a deep dive into Illinois' rural legal deserts and a program that's looking to address the problem.